Sarfaraz Ahmed Appointed Pakistan Test Coach for Bangladesh Series

Former Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed was appointed head coach of the national Test team on Saturday, as selectors announced a 16-man squad including four uncapped players for an upcoming two-match series against Bangladesh next month.

The Pakistan Cricket Board made the decision ahead of the tour, which begins with the first Test at the Shere Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka from May 8 to 12, followed by the second at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium from May 16 to 20. The series forms part of the ongoing International Cricket Council World Test Championship, where Pakistan holds fifth place among 19 teams after drawing their home series against South Africa 1-1 last October. Bangladesh sits eighth following a 1-0 loss in their opening WTC campaign against Sri Lanka.

Sarfaraz, who led Pakistan to victory in the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy and the 2006 Under-19 World Cup, retired from international cricket last month. His recent coaching roles include guiding the Under-19 team to the ACC Men's Under-19 Asia Cup title and managing the Pakistan Shaheens during their series against England Lions earlier this year. Joining him in the support staff are former Test...